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Steven Penn, LCSW
New York
LCSW - anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Steven
Steven Penn is an LCSW licensed in New York with nine years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues such as attachment concerns, abandonment, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
Steven uses direct conversation and structured techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, and on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the client's goals.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Steven aims to break problems into manageable steps and to try small changes between meetings. He pays attention to struggles like guilt, shame, impulsivity, jealousy, and the difficulties men sometimes face around emotional expression.
His approach also considers deeper patterns that come from past relationships and early attachment. Psychodynamic ideas inform how longstanding patterns and defenses show up in current life and relationships. This can help when problems repeat across situations.
People who choose him usually want clear tools and a straightforward plan. He encourages regular review of progress and adjustments to the plan when needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, tracking thoughts, and testing small behavioral changes that suit daily life.He also uses client-centered methods that keep the person's priorities in focus by encouraging open discussion and feedback. Mindfulness techniques are offered as short practices to reduce reactivity and to improve attention in stressful moments. Each approach is presented in plain steps so people can try them between meetings.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. He will talk with the person about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps most. That process makes it clearer which tools are most useful for issues like grief, relationship problems, or midlife transitions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Steven frames sessions around practical progress and scheduling that fits everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment problems, abandonment, communication issues, and isolation.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and to test alternative responses. Sessions often include brief exercises and actions to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of professional experience and holds an LCSW credential. His work blends structured techniques with attention to relationship patterns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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